By the Canadian Peace Alliance On November 18, Call your MP and the Party Leaders and demand…. Don’t Extend It. End It. The Conservative government, with the support of the Liberals are about to extend Canada’s war in Afghanistan. The…
Factory, coal mine show connections matter most in Afghan business
By Jonathan S. Landay, McClatchy Newspapers, Nov. 14, 2010 KARKAR COAL MINE, Afghanistan — Shovel-wielding miners in rags and plastic shoes, some with the protruding ribs and work-ravaged pallor of labor camp prisoners, toil deep inside this remote northern mountain,…
Afghanistan: Harper’s hypocrisy, Iggy’s complicity and Layton’s lame response
By Paul S. Graham, Nov. 13, 2010 Harper’s decision to continue Canada’s participation in the occupation of Afghanistan beyond 2011 is no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention. Ignatieff’s acquiescence is similarly unsurprising. Still, in light of previous…
Restorative Justice Week: Onashowewin Fundraising Lunch and Open House
Onashowewin Fundraising Lunch and Open House Onashowewin, 699 Broadway • 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. ~ Fundraising chili and bannock lunch ($5, including drink): 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ~ Pipe ceremony ~ Presentation of Onashowewin’s Guiding Principles ~ Presentation of Workshops…
Restorative Justice Week: Mary Wolfe Award Ceremony
Mary Wolfe Award Ceremony West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ~ Annual award presentation by Mediation Services ~ Musical entertainment: STUART&RUSSELL ~ Nominees and award recipient celebrated for their community service in peace-building Contact:…
Restorative Justice Week: Just TV Night
Just TV Night Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ~ Our World – video with youth and staff from Just TV ~ Three youth-created videos presented by the youth ~ Q & A and tour…